ALA Midwinter Meeting Information

The 2008 Midwinter Meeting will be held in Philadelphia, PA, from January 11-16, 2008.

The exhibits will be held January 11-14 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, located at 1101 Arch Street. The Exhibits Opening Ribbon-Cutting will be held Friday, January 11, at 5:15 pm preceding the All-Conference Opening Reception on the Exhibit Floor.
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Sessions of Interest

Scholars please be sure to add any sessions you're involved with or that you think might be relevant to your Spectrum peers!

Friday, January 11

Saturday, January 12

All Scholars are invited to attend the Spectrum Scholar Interest Group Business Meeting, 10:30am-12pm, Saturday 1/12/08.

Spectrum Scholars are welcomed at the Spectrum Leadership Institute Plenary Session, 8-10am, Saturday 1/12/08; however, please be aware that not all attendees will be asked to officially serve on this planning committee.

Diversity Discussion Group: White Privilege

1:30-3:30pm, Saturday 1/12/08
Whiteness is a concept that must be defined historically. Throughout history, the belief that Whiteness does not exist nor is it privileged has persisted. We will uncover how White privilege has evolved, how it is perpetuated today and what we can do in our roles to unhinge its power. Come to this discussion group and learn how to put knowledge into action.

Sunday, January 13

Diversity Research Tea/Poster Session

4-6pm, Sunday 1/13/08
The Diversity Research Grant program, sponsored by the ALA Office for Diversity, addresses critical gaps in the knowledge of diversity issues within library and information science. Topics for applications for 2008 Diversity Research Grants will be announced at this tea, and attendees will have the chance to review poster sessions by past recipients.